My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

silent storm, both maintaining a facade

smile, offered, "Don't rush; you can have time to think it over." Nicole, surprised, considered what

to return, Jared would

questions about whether he felt confident in his security here or if he had

her thoughts, Ian's entrance provided a

"Mr.

we're set to go," Ian whispered, subtly informing them of

this information, Nicole's thoughts

leave San Joto, possibly taking her

stakes; being taken away could mean Lawrence intended to use her as leverage against

escape crossed her mind, yet the complexities and risks involved made the

outside instinctively, she knew her chances of escaping

to have you brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to leave,"

you away from

find a way to

lives, as if we had never come to San Joto." 1

imagination that Lawrence would resort to such